John Stevens Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
John Stevens Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 86.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 246 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03531 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JOHN H. STEVENS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of John Stevens Lake Dam?
John Stevens Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates John Stevens Lake Dam?
John Stevens Lake Dam is owned by JOHN H. STEVENS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was John Stevens Lake Dam built?
John Stevens Lake Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of John Stevens Lake Dam?
John Stevens Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is John Stevens Lake Dam?
John Stevens Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.